Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie

Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie
by D'Amato Jennie

Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie
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Author: D'Amato Jennie
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-09-08
ISBN: 0762436867
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Running Press

Book Reviews of Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie

Book Review: Brief, Colorful History for Barbie's 50th Anniversary!
Summary: 5 Stars

As a Barbie Collector since her debut in 1959, I have almost all of the Barbie books ever made. It would take a really different and outstanding book to impress me, and I have to admit, this is one of those books. The book is only 127 pages long and is a collage of very colorful and creatively pieced together photo's, Barbie art from her booklets, boxes, tv commercials, dolls, clothing outfits, cases, books, magazine and newspaper articles, licensed Barbie products, paperdoll sets, fan club magazines, games and great photos of Barbie's creator- Ruth Handler. A couple of the Ruth Handler photo's I have never seen before, and that is saying something, as I have loads of books and information on Ruth Handler.

The book also has a few surprises, just like the gorgeous TREASURE BOOKS that include copies of documents or items of interest. Unlike the TREASURE BOOKS, which have great items on every other page, this book has just a few items, but they make the book more desireable, since this is a first in a Barbie book and a great touch for her 50th Anniversary. The extra treasure items include a partial copy of the first booklet, first fan club welcome letter and i.d. card, patent for the first twist doll, Robert Best sketches for his gorgeous Silkstone dolls and a couple more.

This book is pure eye-candy and does not contain any significant information on the Barbie doll or her value. It is 127 pages of a brief, colorful history of Barbie from 1959 to 2009, and is a nice piece of memorabilia to always remember Barbie's 50th Birthday with it's great collage pages and extra little treasures!

Summary of Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie

Barbie? All Dolled Up is a dazzling celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Barbie? doll. Fully illustrated and featuring three-dimensional replicas of rare memorabilia, this unprecedented book truly brings Barbie to life in full-color, and fabulous style. With the full support of Mattel, the publication of All Dolled Up is a highlight among nationwide Barbie events and marketing initiatives being staged for the anniversary.

In five decades, the influence of Barbie on girls and the world of fashion has never faded. Now devoted collectors, baby boomers reminiscing about the doll?s classic beauty, moms still dreaming of the pink Corvette of the ?80s, and children just discovering her will relive the magic of Barbie through key eras in her development?her debut in 1959, the Mod Era of the late ?60s, the big, bold ?80s, the Totally Hair ?90s, and up to today. Original doll packaging, Barbie comic books, designer?s sketches, and an official fan club membership card and welcome letter are among the rare Barbie ephemera that have been reproduced. The narrative combines historical detail with contributions from moms, daughters, and fashion celebrities including Diane Von Furstenburg, Christian Dior, Versace, Armani, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang. It?s Barbie doll?s birthday and no one wants to be left out of the party!

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